Branch Chief - Watershed and Climate Resiliency

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Chief Deputy of Operations and the State Geologist, the Career Executive Assignment (CEA A), will function as the Branch Chief over programs in the division’s Sacramento headquarters office. The incumbent will have direct program management responsibility of the Division’s Statewide Programs which include but are not limited to Forest and Watershed Geology, Mineral Resources, Geologic and Landslide Mapping, and Burned Watershed Geohazards Programs. The incumbent will serve as the chief over these statewide program activities and have charge of developing program priorities, strategic partnerships, new program elements, product communication and stakeholder engagement.

A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS REQUIRED. Please see the Desirable Qualifications section for instructions.

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Working Conditions

This position is eligible for telework for up to three (3) days per week. The reporting location for this position is 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest (COI) Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The incumbent is required to complete form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the COI Code requirements may void the appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT

INSTRUCTIONS

**This will be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligibility list for this position** Please follow all of the instructions.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the Desirable Qualifications for the position. The SOQ responses are also evaluated for writing ability. For additional information on writing an SOQ, please visit .

In your SOQ, address how you possess each Desirable Qualification (listed below) using specific examples of your education, training, and experience.

You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Each individual response must be numbered and include the full text of the numbered items prior to your response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to a maximum of three (3) pages, single-spaced with no smaller than 8 point font.

Applicants who do not follow these parameters shall be disqualified from the examination.

NOTE: Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of this SOQ requirement.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Provide your experience in leading moderate to large scientific or technical teams in meeting established priorities, goals and objectives. Please provide one example that details your level of experience in providing strong leadership in this area.

2. Describe your experience in building strong business relationships internally and externally that add value to the organization. Specifically, with organizational leadership in your company or agency, business partners, external stakeholders, and special interest groups (NGOs, tribes, Federal government).

3. Describe your professional experience that demonstrates your ability to analyze complex issues and recommend effective solutions. Specific policy experience related to climate and/or watershed systems should be highlighted.

4. Describe your experience in managing a large change within your organization. Detail your role in facilitating this change and how your leadership impacted the change for the entire organization.

5. Describe your experience in writing, reviewing, and editing scientific publications, maps, and reports.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This position requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications submitted without an SOQ or an SOQ that does not answer the items/questions, and/or does not follow formatting instructions will be considered not interested in this position and will be eliminated from the selection process. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Please see the Desirable Qualifications section for more information.